Planet Waves DIY Home Theater Cable Making Kits Review
Summary
- Product Name: Planet Waves DIY Home Theater Cable Making Kits
- Manufacturer: Planet Waves
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: April 24, 2008 12:45
- MSRP: $ 249-$400 per kit
- Specifications
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- Simple 3-Step Assembly Process – Cut, Twist & Screw
- Features Planet Waves’ In = Out™ technology for pure signal transparency
- Do-It-Yourself system yields pre-fabricated look, feel & performance
- Custom length cables provide a neat & clean look - No more coiling excess cable
- Completely repeatable assembly – Reuse connectors for new applications or devices
- Take the guess work out of connecting complex A/V systems – 1 Cable for all applications
- High quality product meets even the most demanding HD performance standards
- So versatile you can make any cable necessary for Audio/Video applications
- Complimentary products available should your home theater require more device hook-ups
Cable Specs
All cable meets below specs:
- Made in USA
- Meets 75 ohm HD standard
- Sweep tested 3GHZ over 100ft with nominal db
PWCK01 Component/AV Solution Kit ($249.99) Includes:
25’ Triple Cable
20 RCA Male Connectors
4 F Connectors
4 Elastic Cable Ties
1 Cable Cutter/Tester
1 ScrewdriverPWCK02 Multi-Function Cable Kit ($249.99) Includes:
25’ Single Cable
25’ Dual Cable
20 RCA Male Connectors
6 F Connectors
8 Elastic Cable Ties
1 Cable Cutter/Tester
1 ScrewdriverPWCK03 Home Theater Installation Kit ($399.99) Includes:
25’ Single Cable
25’ Dual Cable
25’ Triple Cable
38 RCA Male Connectors
4 F Connectors
20 Elastic Cable Ties
1 Cable Cutter/Tester
1 Screwdriver
Pros
- Easy to use self terminating cable solution
- Infinite choice of connector types
- CL2 rated cable that is easy to run behind drywall
Cons
- 18AWG limits reach for high resolution video
- Soft cable jacket prone to ripping if not carefully pulled through in wall installations
- Pricey package options
Introduction
The Planet Waves DIY Home Theater Kit proved to be a versatile product for the end user and custom installer alike. It's probably the easiest self terminating system I have come across and is something every home theater aficionado and cable installer should have in their bag of tricks.
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gene posts on April 24, 2008 16:26
My response is: Bluejeanscables.com
While I am huge fan of Bluejeans cable, the average end user cannot self terminate their own cables and you need expensive crimping tools and know how to do the job right with 1694 and canare connectors.
tn001d posts on April 24, 2008 14:39
My response is: Bluejeanscables.com
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